SylabUZ
| Course name | Spatial Information Systems |
| Course ID | 13.9-WB-OS2P-SIPrzest-S17 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Biological Sciences |
| Field of study | Environmental Protection |
| Education profile | academic |
| Level of studies | First-cycle studies leading to Bachelor's degree |
| Beginning semester | winter term 2021/2022 |
| Semester | 6 |
| ECTS credits to win | 1 |
| Course type | obligatory |
| Teaching language | english |
| Author of syllabus |
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| The class form | Hours per semester (full-time) | Hours per week (full-time) | Hours per semester (part-time) | Hours per week (part-time) | Form of assignment |
| Laboratory | 15 | 1 | - | - | Credit with grade |
The aim of the course is to familiarize the student with the basics of the functioning of spatial information systems (GIS) and the possibilities of their use in monitoring and management of the conservation of natural resources.
The ability to use computers in Windows.
Determining the location on the Earth's surface. Cartographic mappings and coordinate systems. GPS system and similar. GIS software - ArcGis package and Quantum GIS package. GIS databases. Basic functions of vector and raster analysis.
Methods based on the practical activity of students, practical methods - learning by doing.
| Outcome description | Outcome symbols | Methods of verification | The class form |
The condition for passing the exercises is getting the right amount of points from all the exercises planned for implementation within the program. Assessment is subject to self-made practical tasks. Positive rating - when more than 60% of all possible points are obtained.
Modified by dr Olaf Ciebiera (last modification: 19-05-2021 22:02)
